I was retained by the State of Oklahoma concerning its investigation of poultry waste disposal in the Illinois River Watershed (IRW). My experience and expertise was sought in the matter of microbial contamination of water bodies, its possible...

Many landowners wish to understand the role of food plots in wildlife man­agement. Therefore, we created this guide to provide basic ecology for select game species, as well as science-based and realistic information on how food plots may relate.;...

Needs assessments are essential to understanding the gap between current and desired conditions. Numerous needs assessments have been completed in the past - most recently by the Oklahoma State Health Department6 and the Oklahoma Department of...

On November 2, 2010, Beatriz Santamaria and Dustin Davidson of the DEQ performed a site reconnaissance of the former Oklahoma City 44th Street armory that is located at the southeast corner of Southwest 44th Street and South Youngs Boulevard in...

The purpose of the Grade 6 Reading Test is to measure Oklahoma sixth-grade students’ level of proficiency. On the test, students are required to respond to a variety of items linked to the sixth grade reading content standards identified in the...

We are pleased to submit the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFR) of the Oklahoma Police Pension and Retirement Svstem (OPPRS) for the fiscal Vear ended June 30, 2011. This is the first CAFR prepared and issued by OPPRS.

The Oklahoma State University is proud to present its financial statements for fiscal year 2001, with fiscal year 2000 prior year data presented for comparative purposes. The emphasis of discussions about these statements will be on current year...

Set of Oklahoma priority academic student skills (PASS), curriculum in force in 2011; OAC 210:15-3-123; Since 1990 The Arts have been part of core curriculum in Oklahoma. The Priority Academic Student Skills (PASS) in The Arts is a basic...

The Central Oklahoma (Garber-Wellington) aquifer underlies about 3,000 square miles of central Oklahoma.; The purpose of this report is to describe an investigation of the Central Oklahoma aquifer that included analyses of the hydrogeology,...

OKC Recognizes Hatch for Dedication to People with Disabilities [Jan Hatch]; Even on the toughest day, there is always something to be grateful for [Elizabeth Smart]; Agency of Horror [Halloween]; 40K for OSB Transition Training Facility;...

When I was sworn in as your Governor one year ago, I promised a new direction for Oklahoma and pledged to lead Oklahoma toward our goal of becoming the best state in the nation.; I believe the following report on my firs tyear in office...

"This review is intended to help NRCPS contain costs, improve management strategies and operations, and increase student performance. To conduct this review the office contracted with WCL Enterprises."

The Oklahoma Marriage Initiative (OMI) has become a national program model as state and national leaders have watched the broad-based, innovative design and statewide service delivery strategies become implemented and refined over the past several...

The Law Enforcement Terrorism Certification Program (LETCP) was established to recognize the competency of law enforcement officers serving within the state, foster increased interest in higher education and professional law enforcement terrorism...

The objective of the study was to determine the maximum annual yield of fresh water that can be produced from the Elk City Sandstone and the overlying unconsolidated materials. Under 82 Oklahoma Statute Paragraphs 1020.4L, and 1020.5. enacted by...

If it's any consolation, by August 8, 2011, we had encountered 74 days of 100 degrees or greater high temperatures at Altus. For 2012 through August 8, we have had "only" 46 (1 in April, 9 in May, 11 in June, 18 in July, and 7 in August).; Nodes...

Welcome to our own college of education newsletter -- the Teacher Connection!; The Minority Teacher Recruitment Center is a program of the Oklahoma State Regents for Higher Education and is created for the purpose of 'recruiting, retaining and...

An early summer, 1979 reservoir survey of Ft. Gibson Lake, conducted by the U.S. Army Corps of engineers, uncovered elevated levels of polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB). in certain fish. Analytical work was performed by the Oklahoma State Department...

The School food Service Compliance Document was developed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) Section...with the intent to assist school personnel in understanding the policies and procedures of CNP....

On August 23, 2011, Savannah Richards and Rachel Francks of the Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) performed a site reconnaissance of the former Idabel armory that is located at 2001 Industrial Parkway in Idabel, Oklahoma. The...

An effective cotton integrated pest management (IPM) program includes all aspects of production. This report contains summarized data from various applied research trials and demonstrations that address many different cotton production components....

The Oklahoma Statewide Freight and Passenger Rail Plan is the result of a full year of research and study. While the plan meets congressionally stipulated requirements, it evolved beyond that basic purpose with input from a large cross-section of...

A prototype in situ fatigue sensor has been designed, constructed and evaluated experimentally for its ability to monitor the accumulation of fatigue damage in a cyclically loaded steel structure, e.g., highway bridge. The sensor consists of...

The Oklahoma Charter Schools Act requires the Oklahoma State Board of Education to 'issue an annual report to the Legislature and the Governor outlining the status of charter schools in the state.' This report 'shall include such information as...

Research reported at the symposium includes petroleum exploration and development, structure, sedimentation, diagenesis, petrography, geochemistry, biostratigraphy, dolomitization, and paleokarst. We hope that the symposium and these proceedings...

The Oklahoma District Attorneys Council (DAC) has served as the state administering agency (SAA) for the Services Training Officers Prosecutors Violence Against Women Act (S.T.O.P. VAWA) Grant since the federal grant program was established in...

The Child Nutrition Manual was developed by the Oklahoma State Department of Education (SDE) Child Nutrition Programs (CNP) Section (hereinafter referred to as the State Agency) with the intent to assist school personnel in understanding the...